SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 (1 fl. oz.)
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Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3, this SkinCeuticals' night cream targets and corrects the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration. Powered by encapsulated retinol and botanical extracts, Retinol 0.5 Refining Night Cream exfoliates skin to reduce the appearance of blemishes while also alleviating irritation and inflammation.
Key Ingredients:
- Retinol (0.5%): a derivative of vitamin A, this powerful molecule promotes cell turnover to help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. It also proven to help minimize blemishes and refine the appearance of pores.
- Soothing Complex: this skin-calming blend of bisabolol (derived from the chamomile plant) and boswellia serrata extract (derived from frankincense) provides soothing benefits and helps comfort the skin.
Key Benefits:
- Promotes cell turnover
- Improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, pores and blemishes
- Formulated to minimize irritation commonly associated with the use of retinol night creams
- Specialized packaging preserves retinol potency
- Non-comedogenic, paraben-, fragrance- and gluten-free
- Ideal for skin preconditioned with Retinol 0.3
Tip: Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad-spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
Learn more on the blog: How to Pick and Use Your SkinCeuticals Retinol Products
How to Use:
In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen when using this product.
As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future. Though there are no reports of topical retinol having any negative effect on fetal development, always consult a physician.
Ingredients:
Aqua / Water / Eau, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Alcohol Denat., Dipropylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Isohexadecane, Retinol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Isopropyl Myristate, Sodium Citrate, Boswellia Serrata Gum, Polysorbate 80, Dimethiconol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Bisabolol, Bht, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate.
At a Glance:
Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
Aging Skin: Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Application Area: Face
Ideal for these Concerns: Acne, Aging Skin, Free Radical Damage, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Milia, Sun Damage
Ingredient: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Antioxidants, Dimethicone, Essential Oils, Herbal Extracts, Retinol, Shea Butter, Vitamin A
Preferences: Non-Comedogenic, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free
Skin Care: Skin Care Treatments
Skin Type: Acne-Prone Skin, Combination Skin, Dry Skin, Mature Skin, Normal Skin, Oily Skin
- In the evening, apply 4‐5 drops to clean dry skin, avoiding the eye area. Allow product to absorb before applying other skincare products. Limit initial use to once or twice a week, gradually increasing frequency to every other night, then every night as tolerated. It is important to establish consistent skin tolerance before advancing to a higher concentration.
- Retinol may increase photosensitivity. Always use a high-protection, broad spectrum sunscreen, such as SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50, when using this product.
- As a precaution, retinol cream products should not be used by pregnant women or women who intend to become pregnant in the near future.
Aqua (Water), Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone (and) Dimethiconol (and) Laureth-4 (and) Laureth-23, Hydrogenated Lacithin (and) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Ceramide 2 (and) Ceraminde 3 (and) Phytosphingosine (and) Cholesterol, Hypericum Perforatum Extract (and) Propylene Glycol, Allyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Retinol (and) BHT, Sodium Polyacrylate, Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate, Glycerin, Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7, Bisabolol, Rosa Canina Leaf Extract (and) Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract (and) Passiflora Incarnata Flower Extract (and) Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Leaf Extract (and) Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Tetrasodium EDTA.
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LOVE this product!
Totally did not dry me out and am already seeing results! I think I will get the 1.0 next time.
by Allison Verified Purchase
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Actually Noticed a Difference
I started with the skinceuticals .3 retinol cream, and moved up to this .5 cream when I was finished with the tube. My skin did not have any issues with nightly use of the .3 cream, and has had minimal issues going up to this .5. I did notice within my first 2 weeks of using this one that my skin was definitely drier in the mornings, but with continued moisturizer use in the morning, it wasn't an issue. Unfortunately my skin has had a bit of pitting from some heavy adolescent acne. The .3 tube definitely helped, but I saw a significant difference going up to the .5, and have received multiple compliments from friends and family. Definitely happy with the purchase, and will be going up to the 1% next!
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great retinol
This is the first retinol I've used and it is really working for my skin. No irritation and great results.
by Cynthia Verified Purchase
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I love it!
Started off using their 1% retinol but could only use it maybe 2 times a week due to irritation and it would still occur using it less than half the week. I switched to this and use it every single no with no irritation! It's been amazing for my skin.
by Kaitlyn
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Check the Indredients
After purchasing this serum, and experiencing redness, i double checked the ingredients label. Why is there alcohol denat is this product? Such a bummer since alcohol denat is terribly drying and bad for your skin. Wont repurchase. Ladies...be aware of the ingredients in the products you are buying and educate yourself.
by Erika Verified Purchase
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Took some time to get used to, but amazing product
I did not start with .3, and this did make my skin peel. I started using it during the winter and had to drop to one time a week. By summertime, with the humidity, I was able to go up to 3x per week and my skin looks fantastic. Minimizes pores, and leaves skin glowing. I have been using this for a year now and still have about half the tube left.
by Rebecca Verified Purchase
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Effective Skin Retinol
This cream is very strong and effective so I recommend beginning with the .3 strength first. I use this 2-3 times a night and apply with a moisturizer to avoid irritation. It is working nicely, my skin is slowly improving.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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Great quality and very effective
It's gentle enough for me to use every day and it's highly effective. It made a big difference in the texture of my skin. I bought one as a gift because I like this so much.
by Erik Verified Purchase
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Great retinol
I just moved up to the 0.5 from the 0.3. This is a great product. I use it sparingly. A little goes a long way. Will repurchase.
by Anonymous Verified Purchase
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great product, great brand
Skinceuticals is expensive but worth every dime. This product keeps my acne under control, limits the fine lines of aging skin, and diminishes my hyper pigmentation. One product that solves a lot of skin issues!
by Anonymous
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